MITS Grammar Quiz 6 Level B- Semicolons

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First Name

1. Use a semicolon to join ____.

• two dependent clauses
• two independent clauses
• a dependent clause to an independent clause

2. Use a semicolon and a ____ with a comma to join two independent clauses into one sentence.

• hypen
• FANBOYS
• transition word

3. Use a semicolon to separate ____ that contain commas.

• dates
• any sentence
• items in a series

4. Students, who tough it out, will gain experience and will be ready the next time they are outside their comfort zone.

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5. Being uncomfortable is not the end of the world, in fact, being uncomfortable leads to exceptional growth.

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6. Being uncomfortable is not the end of the world; in fact, being uncomfortable leads to exceptional growth.

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7. Although reasonable levels of stress are beneficial, many people see stress as a negative force.

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8. Although reasonable levels of stress are beneficial; many people see stress as a negative force.

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